Our Region, Our Plan :: Help Shape the Future of the Charleston Area
Sorry for the late notice, but I just received word about a Regional Forum this Saturday that will help shape the future of the Charleston-area (thanks Josh!). Our Vision, Our Plan will feature...
View ArticleDon’t Forget to Recycle Your Old Phone Books
It’s that time of year again – new phone books are arriving on porches and driveways throughout the Lowcountry. This means updated information, but also tons of excess waste. Please remember that...
View ArticleHow Do I Love Vinegar? Let Me Count the Ways
Our foray into cleaning with vinegar has been great, so I thought I’d share some of the cool things I’ve learned: Vinegar is as old as dirt. Not really, but vinegar has been a part of human life for...
View ArticleStop the Christmas Carnage with a Living Tree
*** EDIT: Down to Earth has closed *** Most artificial Christmas trees are full of bad things like PVC, so getting a real tree might be the greener option. But if you want to take it up a notch this...
View ArticleThe Race to End Waste Is On
Last October, College Park Middle School students began an environmental program focusing on conservation and sustainability. The Race to End Waste, launched by Complete Building Corporation, is part...
View Article2009 Go Green Charleston Hotel Scorecard
A few times a year I travel to far off cities and speak with nonprofits about how social media can help their cause. While on the road, I always keep my green eyes peeled for interesting, innovative,...
View ArticleIt’s Charleston Water Week!
The great peeps over at The Sustainability Institute are sponsoring Charleston Water Week – a week-long celebration and educational series about water-related issues facing our community and planet....
View ArticleWater Week Featured Org – Coastal Conservation League
The Sustainability Institute has been hosting Charleston Water Week to help encourage local residents to conserve this precious resource. And since we want to help the cause, we’re featuring different...
View ArticleRecycling Fail :: Help a Neighbor Out
Recycling only takes a little knowledge, a little time, and a little motivation. If you see a neighbor throwing away materials that can be recycled, don’t be afraid to help them out. They may be...
View ArticleCharleston Waterkeeper Says Water the Future
Like a lot of you, the ample supply of local water has become threaded into my family life. We play in the marsh behind our house, swim at the beach, fish in the creeks, and surf in the ocean. We love...
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